Weight
- Microsoft Surface Pen
- 20 g
- Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
- 13 g
Stylu comparison
Microsoft Surface Pen vs Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected  Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
KSh 13,500In Stock | 02  Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
KSh 22,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is lighter (13 g) and slimmer, while the Microsoft Surface Pen costs KSh 8,500 less.
Battery capacity
- Microsoft Surface Pen
- Replaceable AAAA battery
- Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Connections
- Microsoft Surface Pen
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
- Bluetooth 5.0
Buttons
- Microsoft Surface Pen
- Barrel button and tail eraser/top button
- Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
- Side button, top button
Pen protocol
- Microsoft Surface Pen
- Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.0
- Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
- Microsoft Pen Protocol
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Microsoft Surface Pen
- Lower price: KSh 13,500 (vs KSh 22,000).
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
- Lighter: 13 g (vs 20 g).
- Slimmer: 6.3 mm thick (vs 9.7 mm).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.0 (vs 4.0).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Microsoft Surface Pen | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20 g | 13 g |
| Battery capacity | Replaceable AAAA battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Battery life | Replaceable AAAA battery | Up to 15 hours per charge |
| Connections | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Buttons | Barrel button and tail eraser/top button | Side button, top button with eraser |
| Pen protocol | Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.0 | Microsoft Pen Protocol |
| Pressure sensitivity | 4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices | 4096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both are made by Microsoft.
In summary
For most buyers the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is the better buy; the Microsoft Surface Pen makes sense if price matters most, as it costs about 39% less.
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